Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is reinforcing its leadership in workforce and education alignment through a series of high-impact initiatives aimed at strengthening the region’s talent pipeline and economic future. Most recently, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced that Melanie Russo, Workforce Innovation Partner at Greater Rochester Chamber,…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (August 27, 2025) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce presented Marisa Geitner, President & CEO of Heritage Christian Services, with its 2025 Inclusive Leadership Award at a ceremony on Wednesday, August 27. The Inclusive Leadership Award recognizes and honors top changemakers and their organizations in Greater Rochester who are promoting…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Monroe County, hosted the first annual RETAIN Program graduation, presented as part of its CampusROC initiative on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at The Penthouse. The RETAIN program, originally created by Monroe County, fosters a community environment to help recent graduates of…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (August 19, 2025) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has issued a call for nominations for its 2026 ATHENA International Awards in three categories: the ATHENA International Award, the ATHENA Young Professional Award, and the ATHENA Organizational Award. Nominations for these awards are open through Friday, November 7, 2025. Anyone…
Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber has issued the following statement on the passing of Carlos Carballada, former deputy and acting mayor of Rochester: “Greater Rochester Chamber is saddened by the passing of Carlos Carballada. Carlos was a true champion for our region, and his work set our city on a path for success. His…
Chamber News Release August 12, 2025 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2025 Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 list of fastest-growing, privately-owned companies headquartered in the Greater Rochester region. In collaboration with accounting partner KPMG LLP and presenting sponsor ESL Federal Credit Union, Greater Rochester Chamber will reveal…
Chamber News Release JULY 30, 2025 (ROCHESTER, NY) – The Small Business Council, a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce affiliate, announced Lindsay Connelly, Founder and President of Linden Digital Marketing, LLC, and Scott Miller, Owner of Scott Miller Salon Spa & Store, as the winners of the 42nd annual Business Person of the Year Awards. The…